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Boulder Opal and Bertrandite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
2.59-2.60
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Boulder Opal and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boulder Opal and Bertrandite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Boulder Opal and Bertrandite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Boulder Opal and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boulder Opal and Bertrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boulder Opal and Bertrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boulder Opal is 2.59-2.60 whereas that of Bertrandite is 2.59-2.60.